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Min 01/22/1962 387 Them No. Wichita Falls,T exas Memorial Auditorium Bldg. January 22, 1962 & 2 The Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls,Texas, met in regular session, on the above date, in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Bldg., at 7:00 o'clock PIM. with the following members present: Kenneth Johnson Mayor J. Winston Wallander Dr. D. Clifford Burross 0. D. McBride Aldermen Dr. Al T. Witcher Roy V (Pete) Claytor Mildred F. Catter Acting City Clerk The Invocation was given by Alderman Roy V (Pete) Claytor. 3 Moved by Alderman Burross that the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1962, be approved. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried. -a r The following Announcement was read by Mayor Kenneth JohnsonE January 22, 1962 "Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls of Wichita Falls: "For the past 22 months it has been my privilege and honor to have been your mayor. I have tried to the utmost of my ability to see that our city has been progress- ive on an economic basis and accomplish the things that I told you two years ago that we frould try to do. Certainly, a great deal of progress has been made. "For the past months I have devoted a great deal of my time to our city and it is my thought that any citizen should not be asked to devote more time than I, that is, if he must make a living for himself and family. For economic reasons, therefore, I must in the future devote all of my time to the practice of law and, therefore, will not seek re-election as Mayor of our City. "It is my thought that this news release should be given at this time so that those who may endeavor to seek this position will have sufficient time in order to do SO* "I want to praise the fine councilmen that I have served with, as well as a most cooperative group of city employees. "The friends made during the past two years will always be of my fondest recollections of the years 1960-62, but most of all, I know that we have had progressive years as well as sound economic years and the city is on the move towards a bigger, finer and better one for ourselves and our children. Sincerely yours, /s/ Kenneth Johnson, Mayor of Wichita Falls, Texas." - - - - 3-b The following Proclamation was read and signed by Mayor Kenneth Johnson. WHEREAS the heart and blood vessel diseases are this nation's and this community's Number One health enemy, accounting for more deaths than all other causes combined; WHEREAS, these diseases are responsible for widespread suffering and disability, causing serious economic hardship in homes and businesses in our community; WHEREAS, leading heart authorities agree that medical science is on the verge of important breakthroughs to further control heart and blood vessel diseases; WHEREAS, the Heart Fund is our best defense against these diseases, supporting vital research and making possible professional and public education and community service to bring the benefits of new knowledge to all citizens; 388 Item AND WHEREAS the Wichita County Heart Council, an affiliate of the American 3-b con't Heart Association, is conducting the 1962 Heart Fund drive in Wichita Falls to speed the search for greater controls over the cardiovascular diseases; THEREFORE, I, Kenneth Johnson, Mayor of Wichita Falls, proclaim that the month of February be observed as Heart Month in this City, and I urge our citizens, through their businesses, civic and service organizations,and in their family circles to assist in achieving this victory by contributifig generously to the Heart Fund drive of the WichitaCounty Heart Council. /s/ Kenneth Johnson, Mayor of Wichita Falls,Texas RESOLUTION NO. 481 4 WHEREAS, Mr. Rhea Howard, Publisher and Editor of the'Wichita Falls Times and Record News, has carried on the tradition of civic leadership and responsibility which was established by his father, Mr. Ed Howard, by initiating and supporting marry worthy activities concerning the City of Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base and surrounding areas; and, J i' 1i WHEREAS, among the many other projects which he has sponsored, he was primarily responsible for the initiation of a badly needed home building program in the City of WichitaFalls after World War II; another worthy project started by Mr. Howard was the tree planting program at Sheppard Air Force Base which not only beautified that installation, X but also promoted the good will between the City and the Base; and, WHEREAS, in more recent months Mr. Howard has brought nation wide attention to our City by sponsoring the Sam Rayburn Memorial Fund to be used to perpetuate the Sam Rayburn Memorial Library, which was a project important to all Americans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT the Board of Aldermen commend Mr. Rhea Howard for the splendid work which he and his newspapers have done for the benefit of Wichita Falls, Sheppard Air Force Base and the durrounding areas, and do hereby express to him the appreciation of the Board of Aldermen and of the people of Wichita Falls for his valuable services in their behalf. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the original of this Resolution be presented to him and that a copy thereof be recorded in the Minutes of this meeting. Moved by Alderman Wallander that Resolution No. 481 be approved and adopted by the Board of Aldermen of the City of Wichita Falls, and that the original copy of same be sent to Mr. Rhea Howard. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher and Claytor. Nays: None. 5 Mayor Kenneth Johnson invited a general discussion of needed capital improvements in Wichita Falls, stating that many citizens had expressed the opinion that the water problem should be solved before promoting any other capital improvements. Several members of the audience expressed views, as well as Council members. Mr. Maceo D. Mitchell, U08 Fuller Circle, a member of the Park Board, presented a Schedule of Improvements needed in Wichita Falls, as follows: 1. Streets and thoroughfares: a. Overpass over the railroad to downtown. b. Overpass over the railroad to Kemp Addition. b, Drainage of water 1) Storm sewer throughout the city. 2) Sewer for the drainage ditch leading from Loop 165, cross Flood Street, through Lincoln Park into the Wichita River. d. Thoroughfares on Harding, Rosewood, and Duncan Streets, and improvement, with pavement, of other main streets in East Side section. e. Sidewalk along Harding Street from Rosewood to High School. f. Bridge with pedestrian walk over Holiday Creek. g. Lighting of thoroughfares, especially Harding Street. 2. Parks and Recreation a. Municipal swimming pool. b. Ball diamond with lights. c. Bleachers and rest room facilities. d. Lights for ball diamond in Lincoln Park 3. Municipal coliseum or auditorium. Item 389 -con't Mr. Gene Stephens, Contractor, discussed proposed plans for extension and improve- ment of Kell Boulevard, to serve rapidly-growing areas in the west part of the City. Mr. Wayne Travis, representing Sunset Terrace and City View Improvement Associations, reported on the work which had been done by those organizations in development of a park; and suggested that a park bond issue would be helpful to that area as well as all parks of the City. Alderman Witcher brought up the question of drainage in that area and Mr. Travis reported they were doing all they could to take care of it until it could be handled through other channels. Mr. Clarence Muehlberger of the Downtown Development Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, discussed downtown parking and a community center, and stated a more detailed plan would be submitted by his committee later on. Mrs Frank Parrish, representing the Women's Forum, asked that plans be considered for beautifying the city, especially in downtown areas and at approaches to the City. Mr. James Williams, 828 Elwood, who has been working on various paving projects on the East side, introduced Mr. Ed Todd, property owner on Tulip Street, and stated Mechanic's Liens had been signed by 97% of the property owners on that street. They re- quested help from the Council to go ahead with that project. They were referred to the CityAttorney on his return to the City. Mayor Johnson again asked citizens who are interested in capital improvements for the City to be at the next Council meeting February 12, 1962., Alderman Burross suggested that the City Manager send letters to various Improve- ment Associations and Civic Clubs, inviting them to have representatives at the next Council meeting. 6 - - - - - - - - - - Mayor Johnson announced the Public Hearing on paving of Tyler Street, from the south property line of Ave. B to the North curb line of Avenue C, designated as Unit No. 21, to be open. r Mrs Hazel Pearson, owner of 4 lots on Tyler Street, objected to the paving of this portion of Tyler and stated that Giddings Street should be paved. After considerable discussion, the following motion was made: Moved by AldermanBurross that the Public Hearing on paving of Tyler Street be continued at the next regular meeting of theCouncil. Motion seconded by AldermanViallander and carried. - - - - - - - - - - 6-a Mr. S. F. McDonald, 3311 Northwest Drive, reported on his efforts to have a portion of that Street paved before and after its annexation to the City. It was suggested that he confer with Mr. Wm. E. Baugh, Acting Director of Public Works, and secure petition forms for property ownership signatures. 7 A Summary of Bids for Paving a portion of 21 streets, designated as Group I- 61, was presented and discussed. Moved by Alderman Wallander that bid for paving Group I-61 be awarded to the - low bidder, R. O.Green Construction Company, on their low bid of $85,021.10. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride,, Alderman Burross offered an Amendment to the above ::notion, that Paving Contractors, be asked to inform the Council of any unusual problems in connection with their paving contracts, in an effort to speed up paving projects. The Amendment was accepted by Aldermen Wallander and McBride, and the motion carried unanimously. 8 Moved by Alderman Claytor that Minutes of the Park Board meeting held January 17, 1962, be accepted. Motion seconded by Alderman McBride and carried. 390 Item RESOLUTION NO. 482 9 WHEREAS, it is contemplated that the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, will construct certain sewage transmission and treatment facilities with an estimated total cost of $3,000,000.00; and, WHEREAS, it is found that the City of WichitaFalls is unable to provide the total cost of such improvements; and, WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary and proper to apply for Federal grant under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Public Law 660, 84th Congress, in order to have sufficient funds to complete these much needed improvements; NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN OF THIS CITY OF WICK TA FALLS, TEXAS: THAT the City Manager of the City of Wichita Falls be and he is hereby authorized and directed to wake application, in the name of the City of Wichit aFalls, Texas, for a Federal grant under Public Law 660, 84th Congress, to be applied to the cost of the construction of said sewage facilities. The City of Wichita Falls hereby agrees that if a Federal grant for the project is made pursuant to the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the City will pay the remaining costs of the approved project. Moved by Alderman Wallander that Resolution No. 482 be approved and adopted and that the City Manager, C. J. Griggs, and City Attorney, H. P. Hodge, Jr., be authorized to enter into a discussion with Engineers concerning Federal aid in getting into operation the Sewer bond program. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried by the following vote: Yeas: Aldermen Wallander, Burross, McBride, Witcher and Claytor. Nays: None. 10 Item 10 was passed. - - - - - - - - - 11 Moved by Alderman Burrgss that the Wichita General Hospital bill for $8,837.16 , for city's share (1/2) of the cost of indigent patients care for the month of December, 1961, be approved and ordered paid. Motion seconded by Alderman Witcher and carried. 11-a Mayor Johnson requested information from Alderman Burross as to how the high cost of indigent patient care could be cut. AldermanBurross referred to a proposed reorganization plan submitted by Dr. Rector and others, approved by the Board of Aldermen by Resolution No. 378, September 28, 1959, which plan has never been approved by the County Commissioners. Y Mayor Johnson requested Alderman Burross to presEnt this matter again to the County Commissioners in an effort to reduce the cost of indigent patient care. 12 Moved by Alderman Witcher that the following payments due on existing Reimburse- ment Contracts be approved and ordered paid: To B. D. Norriss, $1840.50, due �-10-62, on water mains it} Edgemere South Addn. Hamilton Inv. Co. 189.68, due 1- 4-62, on sewer mains in 6th Sup. Addn. C.C. Estates. B. D. Norriss, 60.05, due 1- 4-62, on sewer mains in Fdgemere South Addition Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried. - - - 13 Alderman Wallander reported on progress of the flooding problem in Faith Village. r : Moved by Alderman Wallander that the City proceed with their part of the con- % struction of one 2 barrel culvert in that area, within this budget year. Motion seconded by Alderman Burross and carried. 391 Them 14 Mr. Gene Thornton presented a Resolution passed by the Wichita County Home Builders Association on January 17, 1962, as follows: RESOLUTION The Board of Directors of the Wichita County Home Builders Association in special session on January 17, 1962, unanimously adopted the following Resolution and directed that it be presented to the Mayor, the Board of Aldermen and the Planning Board of the City of Wichita Falls: WHEREAS, it is the avowed obligation of the members of the Wichita County Home Builders Association to do all in their power to provide homes for the citizens of our City, and to incorporate in the" homes the most value possible, and WHEREAS, it is our policy to be ever alert to insure the home buyer the most for his home buying dollar, and WHEREAS, we are aware of certain proposals pending to be presented to the City Council, that would have adverse effect on the purchasing power of the said home buying dollar; We hereby, go on record as opposing any City legislation that: 1. Makes compulsory the installation of public sidewalks in residential areas, except as needed for foot traffic around public gathering places. 2. Makes compulsory the installation of paving in alleys of residential areas. 3. Increases the width of our secondary residential streets above the 30, now prescribed. Recognizing that there is just so much money in any given economy, we submit that if these items are added to the cost of building a home, many people will be deprived of the great American heritage of Home ownership-or they will be deprived of some of the more desirable things inside their home in order to pay for these less desirable outside facilities. We again want to stress that it is the home owner or home buyer who must pay for these items. These are not items that would be borne by the developer or the builder. They would be directly reflected in the purchase price of the home. And since Wichita Falls is already a high cost building area, any additional costs certainly should be prevented. Furthermore, if there should be proposals to pay for any of these items by the City, we would still oppose them on the grounds that City funds could be spent for many things needed much worse. We call on you, the governing body of our City, to join us in this fight against higher building costs-and we pledge to you our support in maintaining a strong home building industry, which has meant s.o much to the economy of Wichita Falls for several years. BOARD M&,IBERS PRESENT: Robert Seabury A.E.Saikowski Bill Rowland Ronny Lundien Claude Whitley Walter Nelson Gene Thornton Allen Burt C.W.L. Dennis Gene Stephens Genetrheeler Harold Bristol L. M. Kiger Bill Tucker Aubrey Bragg Moved by Alderman Wallander that the meeting be adjourned. Motion seconded by Alderman Claytor and carried. The Board of Aldermen then adjourned at 8-25 P.M. APPROVED this the _day of 1962. 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